Last week, a quiet neighborhood in Tujunga unexpectedly found itself in the national spotlight. Federal agents carried out an early morning operation at a local home, prompting concern and curiosity among nearby residents. While initial reports described the scene as a “raid,” the situation appears more measured upon closer review.
MLS photo from 2019 purchase
The operation, conducted on April 3, 2026, involved agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Their target was Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, a relative of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, along with her daughter. Both had been living in the Los Angeles area before their arrest. The New York Post’s visit to the home located at 11068 Plainview in Tujunga on Saturday revealed Afshar was living in a small ADU behind the main two-bedroom, two-bathroom home, which is currently rented. Soleimani purchased the property for $505,000 in 2021.
According to officials, the action followed the revocation of their lawful permanent resident status. Authorities allege that the individuals expressed support for Iran’s government and made controversial statements on social media, including posts that appeared to praise attacks on U.S. forces. There are also questions surrounding their original asylum claims, particularly related to travel back to Iran after seeking protection in the United States.
Headlines made the Soleimani family ties in Tujunga sound dramatic, but the facts were straightforward. Federal agents conducted a targeted immigration enforcement action, not a criminal raid or broader security response. As of Monday, both individuals remain in ICE custody while their cases move through immigration court. For Tujunga residents, the incident serves as a reminder that activity like this can occur even in quiet neighborhoods. As more details emerge, the story will likely continue to draw local attention.
I wonder how splashy there arrival was. The feds can be quite a sight to behold when in action